2008 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2085 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1623 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |